The first thing we always recommend is changing the battery. Even if it’s a brand new battery, we’d recommend changing it for another new one OR if you have a volt meter make sure it’s measuring 9V or higher. It’s amazing the number of ‘new’ batteries sold which are already low, directly from the store. […]
Category: Optex Wireless 2000
Optex Wireless 2000 Installation Help and Reviews
My DCMA-2500,WMA-3000,RCTD20U and/or RXTX-2000A driveway alarm misses alerts in the winter. How come?
All of these types of driveway alarms use what is called passive infrared sensor technology. They work by detecting moving heat. One common cause for these units to be ‘missing’ vehicles in the winter is that the vehicle simply has not warmed up yet. It’s normal for a vehicle which was just started up and is leaving the property […]
Is there a way to adjust the alarm reset time on my Optex Wireless 2000 system?
No, the Optex Wireless 2000 system is designed to send a signal every time the sensor is activated. There is no way to introduce a reset time to stop the chime from sounding twice if two alarm signals are triggered back to back.
How do I reset my RC-20U chime?
Simply turn the unit off, than back on while holding down the Button labelled 1.
How many Optex TC-10U Door Switches can I use together?
The Optex RC-20U wireless chime receiver can be connected to up to 12 Optex Wireless Transmitters. This covers the TD-20U, TC-10U, TS-10U and TR-20U. View all of the Optex Wireless 2000 products here – http://www.absoluteautomation.com/brands/Optex.html
How do I program my Optex Wireless driveway alarm?
To program or re-program your Optex RC10U or RC20U chime please follow the below instructions: Programming 1. To access the program mode press and hold switch one until Green LED flashes. 2. Select the zone number by pressing switch two until desired zone LED is flashing. All 3 zones indicate zone 4 is ready to […]
I have a siren, strobe etc. How do I wire it to my Driveway Alarm?
Please view the below diagram to see how to wire a siren to a (normally open) relay or a driveway alarm that has a DRY CONTACT (no voltage) output. This uses a plug-in power supply of the correct voltage, sufficient to power the siren. If you are using the voltage output of a driveway alarm […]
How do I program my Optex Chime?
Programming 1. To access the program mode press and hold switch one until Green LED flashes. 2. Select the zone number by pressing switch two until desired zone LED is flashing. All 3 zones flashing indicates zone 4 is ready to be programmed. 3. Activate the TD-20 Transmitter that will be assigned to the selected […]